Biodiversity Heritage Library March 15, 2012
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Animals, Biology, Biomes, Birds, Dictionaries, Directories, Environment, Images, Insects, Magazines, Plants, Science, Taxonomy.Tags: animals, biodiversity, biology, books, images, journals, library, plants, science, scientific names, taxonomy
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http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
From the site: “The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is a consortium of natural history and botanical libraries that cooperate to digitize and make accessible the legacy literature of biodiversity held in their collections and to make that literature available for open access and responsible use as a part of a global “biodiversity commons.” BHL content may be freely viewed through the online reader or downloaded in part or as a complete work in PDF, OCR text, or JPG2000 file formats. “ Browsing is available by Title, Author, Subject, and Year. Searching can be done by Author, Subject, Scientific Name, and Book/Journal Title. The record or the full book can be viewed. More than 53,000 titles and 102,000 volumes can be browsed or searched, including over 1 million species. Rare scientific texts are also shown.
Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific December 13, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Computers, Countries, Economics, Environment, Government Publications, Statistics, world.Tags: Asia, computers, connectivity, demographics, economy, environment, Pacific, Statistics
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http://www.unescap.org/stat/data/syb2011/index.asp
The “Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific” is a new publication from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. This electronic resource provides statistical and demographic information, along with information on the economy, connectivity, and the environment in Asia. It shows key indicators and trends, as well as tables full of statistics on this region.
Understanding New Light Bulb Labels July 19, 2011
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http://blog.usa.gov/post/7801038316/whats-a-lumen-understanding-new-light-bulb-labels
By the end of this year, light bulb packaging labels will start listing a lighting facts label. Use this website and video to learn how to interpret the new labeling. Find out about lumens and how to compare light bulbs as you shop. You can also see a sample of the new lighting facts label.
Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture March 22, 2011
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http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/about.php
The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture’s on-line edition is an updated version of the the book that was originally published in 1998. Students, teachers, and researchers can use this website to find information about Tennessee. Topics are broken down into user friendly categories. Popular subjects include the Civil War, Davy Crockett, Andrew Jackson and Daniel Boone. This on-line version has updated and new entries, over 500 images, and also video and audio files.
Water Pollution Information for Your Area March 14, 2011
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http://cfpub.epa.gov/dmr/index.cfm
The Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Pollutant Loading Tool is a new tool provided by the Environmental Protection Agency that allows you to find out what industries are discharging pollutants into water sources in your area. You can also find out what and how much pollutants are being emitted and where they are being introduced into bodies of water. This tool was made as a part of the EPA’s Clean Water Action Plan that is making information about pollutants more easily accessible.
WorldWideScience.org July 8, 2010
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From Library Journal:
“Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Scientific and Technical Information, this ‘Global Science Gateway’ allows one to search across 28 scientific databases from 18 countries. An international collaboration, the site provides access to published research findings in energy, medicine, agriculture, environment, and the basic sciences.” Simply type your query into the search blank to access information from all 28 databases.
Update: The database has expanded to include 32 national databases and access to portals in 44 countries. [6/16/08]
Update: “Now you can find non-English scientific literature from databases in China, Russia, France, and several Latin American countries and have your search results translated into one of nine languages.” [7/8/10]
Small Business Guide to Energy Efficiency August 31, 2009
Posted by Carol in All, Business, Energy, Environment.Tags: energy efficiency, going green, small businesses, sustainability
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http://www.business.gov/expand/green-business/energy-efficiency/
For companies that want to ‘Go Green’ and become environmentally-conscious and energy-efficient, this site is a one-stop shop for information and even provides links to local and state government programs.
The Organic Center April 17, 2009
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Consumer Information, Environment, Food, Health, Plants, Science.Tags: Organic Center, organic farming, organic foods
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“The Organic Center is a great website that focuses on the science behind organic agricultural production. Their mission is ‘to generate credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicate the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society.’ Under the ‘State of Science’ tab at the top of the page visitors should check out the ‘Hot Science’ section. The articles listed here will give the visitor an idea of all the aspects of organic production there are, and why they are important. For instance, articles such as ‘Common Insecticide Causes Neurological Deficits in Children’, ‘Soil Quality from Long-term Organic Management Nearly Doubles Flavonoids in Organic Tomatoes’ and ‘Hormone Growth Promoters Feed to Beef Cattle Linked to Adverse Impacts on Male Sexual Development’. The ‘Organic Resources’ tab at the top of the homepage has links to ‘Consumer Resources’ and ‘Science Resources’, which are loaded with links to websites regarding all aspects of organic agriculture. The ‘Leaders in Organics’ link, also under the ‘Organic Resources’ tab, has articles by a food scientist and by the chief marketing executive of an organic food company. Visitors interested in receiving the Organic Center’s monthly e-newsletter, The Scoop, can sign up by clicking on the ‘News & Media’ tab, and then clicking on the ‘Newsletter Archive’ link. After signing up, visitors should browse the archives of the newsletter, which go back to the beginning of 2007.”
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/
UNdata October 27, 2008
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Countries, Economics, Energy, Environment, Food, Health, Import/Export, Statistics, Technology, Water.add a comment
From The Scout Report:
“The United Nations (UN) website contains a tremendous amount of data, and for some new users (and even those who are more experienced), it may be a bit overwhelming. Recently, the UN created this fine website designed to assist those who might need a bit of assistance with this whole process. On the UN Data site, visitors can simply type in their search terms, look over a list of popular searches, and even take a look at their ‘News’ section, which offers up a selection of helpful recent additions. Further down on the homepage, visitors can look through the ‘Database Coverage’ area. Here they can take advantage of some specially culled statistics, including data sets related to the World Health Organization (WHO), refugees, industrial commodities, and children. The site is rounded out by a ‘Glossary’ section, which offers a nice summary of each term that might be encountered while utilizing the site.”
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Freshwater Ecoregions of the World September 5, 2008
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Designed as a collaborative venture between the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund, the Freshwater Ecoregions of the World (FEOW) site provides a dynamic visual representation of the Earth’s freshwater biodiversity. Visitors to the site can find detailed information about 426 different freshwater systems from China to Chile. First-time users can click on the map of the world on the homepage, or they can also click on the “Highlights” area. Visitors with defined interests can also use the “Find an Ecoregion” section to perform a detailed search across the entire database of regions, and they can also browse by country, major habitat type, and major rivers. It’s easy to see how this site would be a terrific resource for ecology students in high school or college.
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Community Supported Agriculture August 8, 2008
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http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/csa.html
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is becoming more popular around the nation. The link above is a very good overview of CSA from the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. For a directory of CSAs, visit localharvest.org.
FishWatch: U.S. Seafood Facts August 1, 2008
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FishWatch aims to create informed consumers by providing information on fish species, their life cycles, how much is available and how much is being caught, current management, and sustainability issues. Some nutritional information is also available.
Global Wildlife Disease News Map May 16, 2008
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http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov/wdinNewsDigestMap.jsp
This interactive map from the Wildlife Disease Information Node allows users to view real-time information about worldwide wildlife conditions. Topics covered include: bird flu, rabies, wildfires, pollution, global warming and much more.
BioBasics April 18, 2008
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www.biobasics.gc.ca/english/view.asp?x=556
From the Canadian government, the BioBasics site offers a great introduction the world of biotechnology. Includes information on genetically-modified foods, genetic engineering, sustainable development, and much more.
Tox Town March 24, 2008
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“Visitors can learn in English or in Spanish about environmental health concerns and over 30 toxic chemicals in these imaginary neighborhoods: a City, Farm, Town, US-Mexico Border, and Port. In either language, Tox Town uses neighborhood scenes along with color, graphics, sounds, and animation to add interest to learning about connections between chemicals, the environment, and the public’s health.” En espanol.
Greener Buildings January 31, 2008
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Greener Buildings “is a free, Web-based resource to help companies of all sizes and sectors understand and address building design, construction, and operation in a way that aligns environmental responsibility with business success.” This site will also be useful for consumers who are interested in building a new home, remodeling or creating an addition. In the resources section, check out the backgrounders, case studies and tools.
National Pesticide Information Center December 17, 2007
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From the site: “NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use. NPIC is a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.”
OECD Statistics December 12, 2007
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www.oecd.org/statsportal/0,3352,en_2825_293564_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development created this directory of world economic statistics. Users can search by country or topic for information on international trade, purchasing power, energy use and much more.
Bentham Open Access Journals November 19, 2007
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www.bentham.org/open/JrnlsBySub.htm
Bentham Publishers has launced over 200 peer-reviewed, open-access journals. This link directs you to the list of subjects covered. Use the links on the left to access a list of title in alphabetical order. Details about the editorial board and submission guidelines are available for each title. Disciplines covered include: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Energy & Fuels, Engineering, Evolution, Genetics, Imaging, Immunology, Mathematics, Nanoscience, Nursing, Operational Research, Optics, Pharmacology, Psychology, Transportation, Virology, and much more!
UNESCO Water Links Worldwide September 27, 2007
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www.unesco.org/water/water_links/
UNESCO has an impressive array of links to all things water. Users can browse by theme (Floods, Water Economics, Salinization, etc.), geographic area, or publishing organization type. Keyword searching is also available.
